93601 ZIP Code — Ahwahnee, CA

Madera County, California

ZIP code 93601 is located in Ahwahnee, California, within Madera County. It covers approximately 39.62 square miles and serves a population of 1,206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 209/559.

About ZIP code 93601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $354,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 93601 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,206

population

39.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

93601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 93601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 93601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ahwahnee	Acceptable
Ahwahnee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

93623 Fish Camp (9.4 mi) 93604 Bass Lake (10.7 mi) 93669 Wishon (11.9 mi) 93614 Coarsegold (12.3 mi) 93644 Oakhurst (12.7 mi) 93653 Raymond (15.4 mi) 93643 North Fork (15.8 mi) 95338 Mariposa (16.5 mi) 93645 O Neals (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,206
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	39.62 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.3723
Longitude	-119.7360
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	209/559

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.0%	41.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	32.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	22.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

1,206

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$80,625

Median household income

$43,022

Per capita income

$354,000

Median home value

$927

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

556

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

141

55–59

104

60–64

147

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	8.5%
18 and over	1,103	91.5%
65 and over	439	36.4%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%

Two or more races 13.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,000	78.6%
Two or more races	174	13.7%
Hispanic or Latino	67	5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	1.6%
Other race	11	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.0%	41.7%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	32.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	22.0%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 34.0%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	34.0%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	16.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$80,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 43.5%

$500k–$1M 26.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$354,000
Median rent / month	$927
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	28.4%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.6%
Electricity	12.5%
Propane / LP gas	16.3%
Fuel oil	8.9%
Wood	35.1%
Solar	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	305	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	71	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	178	31.2%
Female householder, no spouse	16	2.8%
Households with children under 18	70	12.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	255	44.7%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	17.3%
Married	50.1%	64.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.5%	3.5%
Divorced	25.2%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 26.9%

Some college, no degree 45.8%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	22.0%
High school	32	17.6%
College / grad school	110	60.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.1%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Construction 14.2%

Professional & management 11.2%

Retail trade 5.9%

Other services 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Information 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	33.2%
Sales & office	4.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.6%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	27.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	24.9%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.8%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,175	97.4%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,189	98.6%
Born in same state	1,189	98.6%
Born in different state	932	77.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	1.4%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	266	22.1%
French	151	12.5%
Italian	114	9.5%
Dutch	36	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	2.8%
German	29	2.4%
Polish	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	87.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 93601

What city is ZIP code 93601 in?

ZIP code 93601 is primarily assigned to Ahwahnee, California.

What county is ZIP code 93601 in?

ZIP code 93601 falls within Madera County, California.

Does ZIP code 93601 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 93601 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 93601 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 93601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 93601?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 93601?

The median home value in ZIP code 93601 is $354,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 93601 in?

ZIP code 93601 observes the PST timezone.